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“If your
everyday life seems poor, don’t blame it; blame
yourself; admit to yourself that you are not enough of a poet to call
forth its
riches; because for the creator there is no poverty and no poor
indifferent
place.” ~ Rainer
Marie Rilke
Good
Morning!
When I was twenty-one, I
remember being profoundly moved by
the words in Rainer Marie Rilke’s book, Letters
to a Young Poet.
This one small
volume contained some of the best advice I have ever read for living a
rich
life. I have made a habit of rereading
it each year. It only takes me an
afternoon, and I think my entire copy is now highlighted, as different
phrases
have “spoken” to me at different times.
Rilke’s words challenge us to
take responsibility for our
lives. He confronts us with many of our “mind
games,” and challenges us to move past them.
If you have not read Letters
to a
Young Poet, I
wholeheartedly recommend doing so. The book offers a series
of letters between
Rilke and a young poet in which he shares advice on living a full like.
Although written many years ago, the book’s
advice is timeless. I have given this
book as a gift many times and have yet to find a bookstore that does
not have several
different copies on hand.
Often, we blame outward
circumstances for our inner
feelings. Rilke challenges us with: “Don’t
blame it, blame yourself.” He knows that
each life is beautiful, but we have to call forth the riches.
Our life will only be poor and indifferent if
we choose to let it be so.
Your Turn: You needn’t
be a poet or artist to “call forth the riches in life.” Take
a fresh picture. Change your perception. Count your
blessings instead of your
obstacles.
Today’s Affirmation: Each day, I uncover the many
riches in my
life.
And
as always, don't forget to
start your day with a heartfelt: "Something great is
going to
happen today... I can't wait to see what it is!"
And when ending
your day ask yourself: "What is one more thing I can do
to
make today matter?
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